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1. Meaning Behind the Name Believe it or not, you can tell a lot about hydrangea plant care by its name. Hydrangea is from Greek descent: “Hydro” means water and “angos” means jar or vessel. And in fact, hydrangeas need lots of water to thrive. 2. Hydrangea Symbolism The symbolism behind the hydrangea flower differs with culture and time period. In Japan, hydrangeas are said to be a sign of gratitude because ancient emperors would give them to their maidens as a sign of thanks....

1. Deck the halls with fresh greenery. Nothing says Christmas quite like boughs of fresh-cut greenery. Incorporate fragrant foliage into your holiday decor to add organic texture and straight-from-the-forest fragrance. Layer a cedar garland atop your mantel, embellish gift packages with sprigs of spruce, or arrange evergreen boughs down the center of your dining table for an easy winter centerpiece. 2. Light a candle. One of the easiest ways to add Christmas smells is to light a scented candle....

11 More Disgusting Home Objects You’re Forgetting to Clean 1. Remotes When you think about it, few things get as dirty as your TV remote. Multiple people touch it every day, and it’s not an item normally in your cleaning routine. Before sanitizing, be sure to remove the batteries from the back. Then you’re free to wipe down the surface with a cloth slightly damp with rubbing alcohol. Let dry and replace batteries....

Using the observational skills Julia developed as a social worker, they created wish lists for the house, checking items off slowly as budget and time allowed. But with a Minnesota winter looming, one decidedly unflashy project on the list couldn’t wait: replacing the drafty old windows, flaking lead paint and all. The job put a big dent in their budget, but it also started the ball rolling on picking paint colors....

How to Make 2-Ingredient Bagels Technically this recipe requires more than two ingredients, considering you use an egg wash and the seasonings of your choise. We love everything bagel seasoning for its salty, garlicky crunch. But you could definitely go plain or create your own flavor. Adding some cinnamon and raisins to the dough can be lovely. For the Bagels 1 cup self-rising flour—or make your own blend by mixing 1 cup flour, 1½ tsp....

After: Vintage Renewal Considering form, function, and floor space, the homeowner swapped out a pedestal sink in her primary bath for a homemade storage-rich vanity that wraps around a vintage sink found curbside. The outside bottom of the vintage sink is painted with the same navy paint used on the walls to bring the color scheme full circle. Get Inspired: More Farmhouse Baths Make it Mine The DIY vanity is made from pine boards stained a shade of dark walnut and includes an ample countertop, shelves, and cubbies....

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½ 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup unsifted powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk

One of the best Prime Day vacuum deals to shop is the iRobot Roomba i7+, which is currently $500 off. This self-emptying robot vacuum can easily maneuver itself through your home to clean up gunk on carpets and hard floors alike, and it offers tons of high-tech features to make vacuuming a nearly effortless task. When our team of experts put this robot vacuum to the test in our lab, we were shocked by how easily it dealt with dirt, crumbs, and pet hair without missing a beat....

1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon warm water Easy Apple Butter 4 pound cooking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 12 cups) 2 cup sugar ⅓ cup water 2 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Tomatoes The fruits will continue to ripen after picking, but large types develop peak sweetness when left to ripen on the vine. However, many varieties of cherry tomatoes tend to split as they ripen, so pick them as soon as they show color. Continue to tie up vines as you pick tomatoes; it makes harvesting easier. Remove lower leaves that are crispy or yellowing. Avoid heavy irrigation for fruit in final ripening stages: An abundant supply of water dilutes tomato flavor and makes the fruits more susceptible to cracking....